Pompey will be aiming to book their spot in the last 32 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy when they visit Leyton Orient this evening (7pm kick-off). John Mousinho’s side currently sit top of Southern Group E after collecting five points from their opening two matches against Fulham U21s and Gillingham at Fratton Park. And even a defeat by two goals would not be enough to prevent the Blues from progressing into the knockout stages. But they know that collecting two points (although, realistically, one would probably be enough) would guarantee top spot and a home draw in the next round. The two sides have already met once this season and the Londoners have improved since losing 4-0 in the capital back in August. Marlon Pack, Colby Bishop and Kusini Yengi all found the target for the visitors, with an Omar Beckles own-goal thrown in for good measure. Richie Wellens’ side have since climbed up to 14th in the League One table and beat Carlisle in the FA Cup on Saturday. Former Fratton loanee Joe Pigott was among the scorers to set up a trip to Pompey’s conquerors Chesterfield in the next round. In the event of a draw after 90 minutes, both sides will collect a point. A penalty shoot-out will then be held, with the winners earning a bonus point. TEAM NEWS Tino Anjorin (hamstring), Josh Dockerill (knee), Connor Ogilvie (ankle), Marlon Pack (ankle), Regan Poole (knee) and Anthony Scully (knee) are all sidelined. Both sides are expected to make multiple changes to their sides after being in FA Cup action at the weekend. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 18 wins Leyton Orient: 13 wins 13 draws On the road Pompey: 7 wins Leyton Orient: 8 wins 6 draws TICKETS Fans can no longer purchase tickets direct from Pompey, but they are on sale (card only) at Brisbane Road this evening. OFFICIALS Referee: Stephen Parkinson Assistants: Daniel Cook and Andy Bennett Fourth Official: Carl Brook MATCH COVERAGE Supporters at home and abroad can watch the contest live by purchasing an iFollow match pass and visiting the match centre. Domestic iFollow subscribers can also enjoy audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham as usual, but will need to purchase a match pass if they want to watch the game. Click here for more information about using iFollow on a matchday and click here for information on downloading the app, so you can access content on your mobile device. We will have key updates throughout the game on Twitter and a detailed blog via the match centre. There will be post-match reaction on the website and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Wednesday. Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent (not available online).
POMPEY STARTING LINE UP:- Ryan Schofield Zak Swanson Sean Raggett (c) Ryley Towler Denver Hume Ben Stevenson Harry Jewitt-White Gavin Whyte Christian Saydee Abu Kamara Kusini Yengi Substitutes:- Luke Norris Joe Rafferty Connor Shaughnessy Terry Devlin Mitch Aston Koby Mottoh Sam Folarin
LEYTON ORIENT STARTING LINE UP:- Howes James Sweeney Turns Brown Sotiriou Archibald Moncur Drinan Pratley (c) Beckles Substitutes:- Brynn Happe Piggott Galbraith Pegrum Welch Mohamud
Pompey have made wholesale changes to their match day squad. Ex-Pompey loan player Joe Piggott is on the O's bench.
Half time whistle. 0-1 to Pompey, with a 44th minute goal scored by Christian Saydee, from a Kusini Yengi pass. In the 19th minute, Sean Raggett was sent off for a tackle just outside the box. The player went down like a sack of spuds ! The tackle merited a yellow card only to my mind.
Half Time Match Stats:- Possession: .............70% ..........30% Shots: ....................... .7 ...............3 On Target: ................ .3 ...............1 Corners: ................... 3 ................0 Fouls: ..................... ..3 ................5
Final whistle. 1-2 to Pompey. Orient equalised in the 58th minute with a shot by Joe Piggott. In the 74th minute, we went ahead with a lovely goal by Abu Kamara, from a through ball from Kusini Yengi. We used 4 subs, being Terry Devlin (for Gavin Whyte), Conor Shaughnessy (for Harry Jewitt-White), Sam Folarin (for Christian Saydee) and Joe Rafferty (for Abu Kamara). Pompey finish top of their group, meaning they will be playing at home in the next round.
Full Time Match Stats:- Possession: .............72% ..........28% Shots: ....................... 16 ...............5 On Target: ................ .6 ............... 2 Corners: ................... 7 ................3 Fouls: ..................... . .6 ................14
